Commercial Lawyer/Senior Lawyer

Bradford Council; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Council is seeking a Lawyer/Senior Lawyer to join their dynamic legal team, providing essential legal advice on contracts and procurement. This position offers a chance to contribute to exciting projects, including significant regional developments. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive pay and excellent employee benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 statutory holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working conditions

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with PQE of 3-7+ years.
• Experience in public sector and contract law appreciated.
• Motivated individual with a strong commitment to staff training.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on contracts and procurement law.
• Involve in regional regeneration projects.
• Support the legal department in various services.

Skills

Commercial Law

Contracts Law

Procurement Law

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

View more categories View less categories Practice area Company and commercial Contract type Permanent Hours Full time PQE 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years+ Position Solicitor Sector Public sector/Charities

PO3 - PO6: £41,511 - £52,805 per annum, plus a market supplement of 15% for 1 year for Senior Lawyers

Location: Bradford City Hall with homeworking available

Are you looking for a varied legal role where you can make a real difference? We are seeking a Lawyer/Senior Lawyer to join our friendly and professional legal department at Bradford Metropolitan District Council.

Bradford is an exciting and rapidly evolving place to live and work. This role offers a key opportunity for a highly motivated commercial lawyer to bring their experience and enthusiasm to the team.

The Legal Services Department is entering an exciting phase as the Council undertakes more projects, including the City of Culture 2025 (https://bradford2025.co.uk/), the new national rail interchange, and other major developments across the District.

This attractive and challenging role provides an opportunity to build on your experience. If successful, you will provide legal advice to the Council on contracts and procurement law across all services, including involvement in regeneration projects throughout the District.

You will be based in the Grade One Listed Bradford City Hall and enjoy the cultural, retail, and leisure facilities that Bradford offers as the 4th largest Metropolitan District.

The Council's general employment conditions include 8 statutory holidays, 27 days’ annual leave, flexible working, and flexi-time. We also offer an excellent pension scheme through the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

Legal Services prides itself on a supportive environment and a strong commitment to staff training and development.

We look forward to hearing from you.

For further information, please contact Christine Meakins at 07792 938422 or Maria Ahmed at 07582 102160.

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or age. As an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, offering opportunities to learn about diverse communities and groups, along with additional benefits and resources.

Company

To apply, you will need to register on our new system using a personal email account, as all correspondence will be via email. If you do not have one, we will provide guidance on obtaining a free email address. Support is also available at your local library for setting up email and using computers.

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